supot
/ˈsupot/
The English phrase 'uncircumcised' is translated into Filipino as supot.
The term supot is used colloquially to describe an uncircumcised male, but it is also frequently used as a playground insult to mock boys for being uncircumcised. In many Filipino social circles, calling someone supot can be a derogatory way to imply they are immature or 'childish' due to the cultural association between circumcision and manhood.
Meaning: not circumcised (adj)
Which one should you use?
Hindi Tinuli translates to 'not circumcised' (formal). Walang tuli translates to 'not circumcised' (informal).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsupot/
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, circumcision is traditionally viewed as a test of courage. Because of this, the term supot can be used to call someone a coward or weak, regardless of their actual physical state.
Examples in context
- Sabi nila, medyo awkward kapag supalpal, pero importante naman na maging handa tayo sa ganitong mga usapan.They say it's a bit awkward if someone is uncircumcised, but it's important for us to be prepared for these kinds of conversations.
- Supot ang batang iyon.That boy is uncircumcised.
- Bakit supot pa rin siya?Why is he still uncircumcised?
- Ang daming supot sa klase.There are many uncircumcised boys in the class.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a childhood classmate.
- JuanNaalala mo pa ba si Pedro?Do you still remember Pedro?
- ChristinaOo, supot pa siya noon, 'di ba?Yes, he was still uncircumcised back then, right?
- JuanOo, laging tinutukso ng mga kaklase niya.Yes, his classmates always teased him.
- ChristinaAng kulit talaga ng mga bata noon.Kids back then were really naughty.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “uncircumcised” translations and entries supot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries supot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
